One Person Has Died From Salmonella Outbreak Related To Raw Chicken

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a warning to consumers yesterday "out of an abundance of caution" related to concerns of Salmonella illnesses reported in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. One person has died and 16 more have been reported sick in relation to a strain of Salmonella traced in part to Empire Kosher chicken.

Illnesses date all the way back to September 2017 with the most recent reported in June 2018. The items possibly affected include whole chickens and raw chicken parts. Of the 17 patients, seven said they ate Empire Kosher chicken before becoming ill, according to Food Safety News. However, the CDC is not advising that people avoid eating kosher chicken or Empire Kosher brand chicken altogether, and there has not been a recall issued.

If you have these products in your freezer, the USDA urges you to "properly handle, prepare, and cook these raw chicken products." This includes making sure your chicken is cooked to a temperature of 165°F.

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